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How to get fromReading to Stroodby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Reading to Strood by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Abbey Wood (London)

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Abbey Woodtrain train
    3. Take the train from Abbey Wood (London) to Stroodtrain train
    2h 3m
    £37–89

  2. Drive  70 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Stroodcar car 70 mi
    1h 41m
    £18–25

  3. Train, line 53 bus, line 96 bus

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Waterlootrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lower Marsh to Vincent Road /Woolwich Arsenalbus bus 53 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Woolwich Arsenal Station to Bus Stationbus bus 96
    4h 38m
    £19–37

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Bristol Temple Meads - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Rochestertrain train London Victoria - Gillingham / ...
    2h 20m
    £36–93

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Reading to Abbey Woodtrain train Elizabeth
    2. Take the train from Abbey Wood (London) to Rochestertrain train Luton - Rainham / ...
    2h 54m
    £51–92

Reading to Strood by train

Calendar249Weekly Trains
Duration2h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 70.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 3m

What companies run services between Reading, England and Strood, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Strood via London Paddington, Abbey Wood, and Abbey Wood (London) in around 2h 3m.

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